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Martin Scorsese on Framing

“Sometimes when it all comes together … you become the film you’re making.” – Martin Scorsese in 1990, as told to T.J. English. In this new episode we have a previously unheard conversation with legendary director, Martin Scorsese, on how … Continue reading

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“If one of my friends is ill, I’d like to play a certain song and he will be cured’ -John Coltrane

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The Art of Traditional Japanese Printmaking | Kottke

There are many steps in making traditional Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e), but this short video focuses on the printing process as demonstrated by master printmaker Keiji Shinohara. This is a delight to watch — Shinohara’s deliberate precision is impressive and inspiring. … Continue reading

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WE ARE: A Visual Mission Statement from Jon Batiste

A musical short film blending editorial moments with vulnerable interviews, “WE ARE” peeks behind the curtain at pianist, band leader, philosopher, and activist Jon Batiste’s highly anticipated album, WE ARE, as he walks the audience through four themes: Lineage, Authenticity, … Continue reading

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Creatures of Hope: Cheery Illustrated Monsters Strut through New York City Streets

Hudson River Park Pier 25 (2019) Friendly monsters with enthusiastic grins and pastel fur and feathers have been sauntering through the streets of New York City thanks to Loe Lee. The jolly characters are part of the Chinese-American illustrator’s Creatures … Continue reading

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Figurative Wool Sculptures by Nastassja Swift Explore the Memories and Narratives of Blackness

GRACE EBERT Detail of “Passage, when momma lets my braids flow down my back,” wool, synthetic braiding hair, wood, plaster, resin, satin. Collaborators are Kiki Jewell, Nyja Amos, Grace Jewell. Photo by David Hunter-Hale. All images © Nastassja Swift   … Continue reading

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Earthrise | Kottke

Last month I shared a video of the Earth rising over the surface of the Moon captured by Japan’s Kaguya orbiter. It’s a good clip but quite short and over-narrated. Seán Doran took several Earthrise & Earthset sequences filmed by … Continue reading

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Painter Uses Geometric Shapes To Create Fragmented Portraits | My Modern Met

By Margherita Cole on April 11, 2021   Artist Georgy Kurasov creates dynamic abstract paintings of women using bold color palettes and geometric shapes.   Russian artist Georgy Kurasov creates abstract paintings of women that vibrate with energy and color. … Continue reading

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Song Exploder | Lianne La Havas

Lianne La Havas takes apart her song “Can’t Fight.” Lianne La Havas is a singer and songwriter from London. She’s been nominated for a Grammy and a Brit award, and in 2020, she released her third album. In this episode, … Continue reading

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